Expert Conversations
97 years and counting
By Emma Peterson. Incoming NERCA President John Peck shares his thoughts on the future of the association. In an new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with John Peck, co-founder of PB Roofing and the incoming 2025 president of the North / East Roofing Contractors ...
Modular skylights shine light on the future of commercial roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Smarter daylighting, easier installs and stronger margins give contractors new ways to lead. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Joan Schaefer of VELUX Commercial joined host Heidi J. Ellsworth to spotlight a game-changer in commercial roofing: modular skylight systems. Their conversation covered how modern skylight technology is transforming ...
Making the most of your daily productivity
By Anna Lockhart. Applications like Dataforma are revolutionizing the way commercial contractors do business – and saving them significant time and money along the way. In the latest CoatingsTalk webinar, host Megan Ellsworth was joined by Brian Cook from Dataforma to discuss the power of utilizing productivity programs to increase ...
Extend the lifespan of a roof with TremCare®
By Emma Peterson. By providing proactive care and maintenance, Tremco WTI helps roofing systems perform better for longer. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Doug Schultz and Josh Johnson from Tremco WTI joined Karen Edwards to talk about avoiding costly roof repairs with proactive care and maintenance. Doug has worked with ...
A seamless welding solution
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Leister’s new innovations and technology prevent long-term roofing issues. For over seven decades, Leister has been consistently developing and improving technology and tools used in plastic welding and industrial hot-air applications. In one of The Coffee Shops™ Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinars, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to ...
Building better roofing teams through peer power
By Jesse Sanchez. Access to exclusive peer groups gives commercial roofing leaders a real edge in the service department game. When Tracey Donels joined Karen Edwards on Roofing Road Trips®, the conversation quickly cut to the heart of a major issue in commercial roofing: growing service departments in an industry where operational ...
Why certifications matter
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the role certification plays in creating a stronger and more secure roofing system. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Tremco’s sales operations and training leadership Patrick Evans, Bob Moretti and Vince Paladino for an episode of Roofing Road Trips®. The topic of conversation for the episode was how ...
Primed and ready
By Emma Peterson. Learn about why primers are so important for coating system success and how to pick the right one for your project. Recently, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Chris Underwood and James Atkins for an episode of CoatingsCast® to discuss primers and how to find the right one ...
What you need to know about tariffs in the metal industry
By Dani Sheehan. Understand the immediate financial impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on our industry and explore strategies you can use to stay ahead. Steel and aluminum tariffs are back in the spotlight – and they’re more complex (and costly) than ever. Whether you’re a contractor sourcing metal panels, fasteners or ...
Clearing the air on attic ventilation
By Emma Peterson. Learn about Quarrix’s unique solutions for balanced attic ventilation that protects the roof’s health and lifespan. When many people think about installing a roof, they think in terms of what they want to keep out of their home, like wind, hail and rain. Blocking these elements is a big ...
